tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18106147276428251492017-02-08T20:51:32.591-08:00The Veganic WayThe Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-27379694721340694262010-05-09T08:16:00.000-07:002010-05-09T09:22:46.125-07:00On "Establishing a Food Forest"A few days ago I watched a documentary/instructional video that I requested from the library called Establishing a Food Forest. It was so amazing that I watched it again the next day for a second time, this time with my significant other (who also thought it was amazing). I had heard of edible food forests, but didn’t really know what they were all about. This documentary is a really informativeThe Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-61292557536215434132010-04-16T03:42:00.000-07:002010-04-16T06:23:43.592-07:00Books on Gardening (and More)For the past few months I have been checking out a number of books on gardening from the library. Firstly, I will share with you two books on herbs that have fast become my favorites. Keep in mind that I am fairly new to growing and using herbs, and there are many books on this topic that I have not yet read. These are just my favorites thus far, and I feel as though the journey has only just The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-24817023811245783142010-04-15T20:14:00.000-07:002010-05-01T07:03:44.305-07:00A Walk in the CascadesHere are some photos I took during a short walk in the Cascades a couple of weeks ago. The photos were taken from my phone. I'm a horrible photographer, but hopefully I've done the Cascades some justice.One of the first plants to pop up in early spring is the skunk cabbage. I always look forward to finding the first skunk cabbage, because it means spring is around the corner!The beginning foliageThe Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-59123718642157296722010-04-06T13:04:00.000-07:002010-04-06T16:47:08.870-07:00Walt's Organic Fertilizer Co. and Steve Solomon's Veganized Fertilizer RecipeFor those of you living in the greater Seattle area and in need of vegan fertilizer, Walt’s Organic Fertilizer Co. sells a vegan mix called Organic Garden Blend 6-2-5. The mix has a good balance of NPK. Note that you might want to add some lime to the mix. Pacific Northwest soil is very acidic; the rain leaches away much of the calcium. This problem can be corrected by feeding it some lime. For The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-87208132061828785262010-03-29T17:22:00.000-07:002010-04-06T15:46:54.553-07:00Blogs on Veganic GardeningDuring the past couple of weeks I have found a few more blogs on veganic gardening while searching, browsing, and being generally nosy on the Internet. I usually do a search on the keyword “veganic” (or variations of such, like “veganic gardening”) each week in the hope of finding more information on the subject. Here are some blogs that I have encountered:Austin Vegan Gardener grow peace and The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-40456129077248968552010-03-03T19:54:00.000-08:002010-03-03T21:14:04.572-08:00Storing SeedsThe most important thing to remember when storing your seeds is to place them in a location that is cold and dry. The colder and dryer, the better.Do not subject your seeds to fluctuations in temperature (and humidity), otherwise they will lose their ability to germinate. In other words, do not frequently shuffle your seeds around from room to room, from indoors to outdoors, from near the The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-23487200187344248252010-03-02T23:25:00.000-08:002010-03-03T00:50:55.387-08:00Seed CompaniesLast winter I purchased my vegetable and herb seeds from the organic seed company Seeds of Change. I have no complaints about their seeds or service, but this year I decided to order herbs from a company located a little closer to home here in the Pacific Northwest. In my search, I discovered an awesome organic seed company located in Williams, Oregon. Horizon Herbs offers an incredible selectionThe Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-4915533948467654732010-02-24T18:57:00.000-08:002010-02-24T19:10:02.850-08:00An Easy Way to Make Veganic Fertilizer If you are looking for an easy and simple way to make veganic fertilizer, I found this tip on Farm Sanctuary’s web site: Here are some tips to get you started on your veganic gardening adventure by making your own liquid feed: Find a watertight container with a spigot on the bottom. Fill this container with non-sprayed weeds and other leafy plant matter, then add water until the The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-2404638122083467112010-02-24T14:41:00.000-08:002010-02-24T16:41:49.946-08:00Truck FarmIf you haven’t heard already, the two co-creators of the film King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, created a veggie and herb garden in the bed of an old Dodge Ram pickup truck. This on-the-go garden is serving as a small CSA for twelve local city dwellers, which I think is kind of cool. The very least I can do is give the project points for creativity (even if the truck may not be a fuel The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-56323029165092385042010-02-23T11:06:00.000-08:002010-02-23T11:21:08.317-08:00Study on GM Crops Points to FailuresFriends of Earth International released a report this month on GM crops called “Who Benefits from GM Crops.” GM Crops are purported to mitigate climate change and to be a solution to feeding the world’s hungry. However, the studies show that, among other things, GM crops are: Responsible for huge increases in the use of pesticides in the US and South AmericaContributing to widespread The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-89580036264845360962010-02-22T19:47:00.000-08:002010-02-22T20:28:29.388-08:00An "Old" Post on Veganic AgricultureLittle over a year ago I posted the following long comment about veganic gardening/farming on the Vegan Freaks forum (I’m hoping it is acceptable to repost it here, since it is a document I first wrote and saved in a file on my laptop). I remember the comment received a few “thanks” by other members, which I appreciated, but no responses whatsoever (I haven’t been on Vegan Freaks in something The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-30517466426141997202010-02-22T17:59:00.000-08:002010-02-22T18:44:21.425-08:00An Introduction…of SortsI think I’ve done a certifiable amount of procrastinating on this blog, so I think it’s high time I moved on to the next stage: writing SOMETHING (anything?). In the past few months, whenever I thought of how to start this blog, a fog would develop in my little brain (something akin to a “pod person” being drained of her essence). There are a great many things to write about when it comes to The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810614727642825149.post-69968466685584424342009-09-02T21:27:00.000-07:002009-09-02T21:29:40.930-07:00Welcome to The Veganic Way!I will be writing the first blog entry soon! In the meantime, please check out the links on the right for more information on veganic gardening and farming. Thanks!The Veganic Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423811727601395953noreply@blogger.com